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APC SurgeStation According to APC, the SurgeStation offers the Lowest IEEE 587 Category A Let-through and UL 1449 330V. IEEE tests simulate severe surge events common to the home and office environment. SurgeArrest provides the lowest let-through voltages for maximum protection. Moreover, SurgeArrest's 330V rating is UL's best available rating against devastating surges and spikes. All SurgeArrest products have received UL's 330V rating. |
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A few noteworthy features include space for 3 transformer blocks without covering other outlets and 2 "Always On" outlets. It also models with telephone line and network protection circuits.
With a total of 8 plugs, this may be all the protection you need for the home office. Use the switched oulets for your PC and periferals and the "Always On" outlets for phone and fax machine.
According to APC, the SurgeStation offers the Lowest IEEE 587 Category A Let-through and UL 1449 330V. IEEE tests simulate severe surge events common to the home and office environment. SurgeArrest provides the lowest let-through voltages for maximum protection. Moreover, SurgeArrest's 330V rating is UL's best available rating against devastating surges and spikes. All SurgeArrest products have received UL's 330V rating.
Here's a description of the various models of SurgeArrest.
| SurgeArrest Model Part, Number | Description | IEEE 587A Let Through Volts (1) | Lifetime Equipment Protection* | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional SurgeStation, Pro8 | 8 outlet floormount | <85 volts | $10,000 | $59.99 |
| Professional SurgeStation, Pro8T2 | 8 outlet floormount with 2 line 4 wire tel protection | <85 volts | $10,000 | $69.99 |
| Professional SurgeStation, Pro8TV | 8 outlet floormount with 1 line 2 wire tel protection and cable/dss coax protection | <85 volts | $10,000 | $99.99 |
| Network SurgeStation, Net8 | 8 outlet floormount | <40 volts | $25,000 | $69.99 |
| Network SurgeStation, Net8N | 8 outlet floormount with 100BT/10BT/Token Ring dataline protection | <40 volts | $25,000 | $89.99 |
SurgeStation Technical Specifications
Conformance to Safety Agency Requirements |
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| Network SurgeStation | Professional SurgeStation | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Net8 | Net8N | Pro8 | Pro8T2 | Pro8TV |
| IEEE Let Through | <40v | <85v | |||
| Dataline Protection (see chart below) |
Net | Tel2 | Tel1/Cable | ||
| Normal Line Voltage | 120Vac, 50/60HZ | 120Vac, 50/60HZ | |||
| Maximum Line Current | 15 Amps | 15 Amps | |||
| Input Protection | 15 A Circuit Breaker | 15 A Circuit Breaker | |||
| UL1449 TVSS Rating | 330V across all 3 lines | 330V across all 3 lines | |||
| Surge Energy Capacity | 480J | 320J | |||
| Peak Current NM/CM | 13kAmps NM, 26kAmps CM | 13kAmps NM, 13kAmps CM | |||
| NM Surge Response Time | Ons (Instant) | Ons (Instant) | |||
| EMI/RFI Noise Supression | >60-90dB | >60-90dB | |||
| Number of Outlets | 8 | 8 | |||
| Always on Outlets | 2 | 2 | |||
| Physical Dimensions (h x w x l) |
1.75" X 8.00" X 5.75" (4.45 X 20.3 X 14.6 cm) | 1.75" X 8.00" X 5.75" (4.45 X 20.3 X 14.6 cm) | |||
| Physical Weight (Shipping Weight) | 1.9 lb (2.2) | 1.9 lb (2.3) | 1.9 lb (2.0) | 1.9 lb (2.3) | 2.0 lb (2.6) |
| Agency Approvals | UL 1449 TVSS, UL 1283 Filter (except Per models); CSA; UL 1363 | UL 1449 TVSS, UL 1283 Filter (except Per models); CSA; UL 1363 | |||
| Lifetime Warranty | Yes | ||||
| Lifetime Equipment Protection | $25,000 | $10,000 | |||
Dataline Protection Specifications |
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| Net | Tel2 | Tel1 | Cable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protects against surges on Ethernet and
Token Ring lines Compatible with: |
Protects against surges on
multiple telephone lines 2-line (4-wire)
protection, accommodates RJ-11/RJ-45 telephone connectors |
Protects against surges on single telephone
lines 1-line (2-wire) protection,
accommodates RJ-11 telephone connectors |
Protects audio and video
equipment against surges and spikes Compatible
with: |
